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N51 YRX

1996 Audi A8

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,860 mi
Last recorded113,860 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Audi A8128,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN51 YRX
MakeAudi
ModelA8
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 113,860 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre 3.2mm

Temp repair has been carried out to offside front flasher lamp

Wiper fast speed not working

Pass 26 Apr 2011 104,046 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Wheel centre missing

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Apr 2010 101,356 miles

Bonnet safe catch not working

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre 2.8mm

Pass 28 Apr 2009 100,242 miles

Bonnet safe catch stiff

Offside front tyre 3.5mm

Pass 23 Apr 2008 98,192 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 May 2007 93,026 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 93,011 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 91,194 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A8?

Based on 262,460 MOT tests across 23,764 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
7,524
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
23,764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,319
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,947
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,681
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,652
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,244
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N51 YRX is a 1996 Audi A8 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 Audi A8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 128,033 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N51 YRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A8 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Audi A8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N51 YRX registered?

N51 YRX is a 1996 Audi A8, first registered on 26 April 1996.

Is N51 YRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N51 YRX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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